Law enforcement officers from departments across the state testified about the problem with fake paper plates. One cop said they busted a ring printing them off in a parking lot in Austin. The head of the Texas DMV believes his agency has come up with a solution, but the Grand Prairie police chief expressed his concerns.
Scesney's testimony comes on the same day that state-licensed car dealers are required to begin issuing redesigned paper tags from the Texas DMV. The agency noted that certain security elements were modified so they cannot be digitally replicated."The department has received understandable criticism in the past for not moving quickly," he said.
"There have been some system enhancements to ensure the vehicle is legitimate and that the person is a bonified employee of the dealership," said DMV Deputy Executive Director Roland Luna.Another recent chase in the area also started when "The fake tags, we are working on that every day," said Kaufman County Constable Jason Johnson. "I mean every time we turn around, there's a new paper tag out."Chief Scesney acknowledged the improvements but doesn't believe they go far enough.
Senator John Whitmire said the committee will meet again in January ahead of the next legislative session.
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